How to Quit Church Without Quitting God
Author: Martin Zender
Publisher:
Published: 2002
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780970984906
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Quit Church
Author: Chris Sonksen
Publisher: Baker Books
Published: 2018-06-05
Total Pages: 126
ISBN-13: 1493407791
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLet's face it. Church isn't working. We hear sermons about the abundant life Jesus promised, but how many of us are actually living it? How many of our churches are thriving? How many people in our congregations are experiencing God's blessings? Maybe it's time to call it quits. Quit church? Well, not exactly. Drawing from his experience coaching hundreds of churches toward true growth, Chris Sonksen calls on us to quit our casual, cultural commitment to church as we know it. No more half-hearted attempts to win the favor of God and other people by doing the right thing. No more doing things out of a sense of duty. Instead, Sonksen reveals the spiritual habits that release the blessings of God, both on each individual and on the church. He explains why we struggle to put these practices into action and gives practical solutions to move us forward into health, growth, and maturity.
Quitting Church
Author: Julia Duin
Publisher: Rosetta Books
Published: 2017-03-08
Total Pages: 172
ISBN-13: 1625391714
DOWNLOAD EBOOK“Every pastor should read this. . . . Every believer who has ever despaired of church, been tempted to quit, or struggled with guilt over leaving should, too” (Rod Dreher). Americans still believe in God, but they are leaving the church in record numbers. Why are the faithful fleeing? Julia Duin, a veteran journalist and a Christian, has collected the research and added insights from interviews with disillusioned followers, as well as from her own story. In this engrossing account of churches in decline, Duin visits numerous churches and explores a number of factors underlying the social shift away from church: irrelevant teaching, the neglect of singles, the marginalization of women, and a lack of authentic spiritual power. She also journeys into house churches and emergent congregations. Duin’s careful analysis is sure to help church leaders and churchgoers examine how they might better serve their communities and create inviting spiritual homes for people of all kinds. “Engaging . . . as religion editor for the Washington Times, [Duin] is in her element marshaling statistics, interviewing authors and clergy, and commenting on the trend of faithful evangelicals who increasingly vote with their feet by leaving their churches.” —Publishers Weekly
Leaving Church
Author: Barbara Brown Taylor
Publisher: Canterbury Press
Published: 2013-01-25
Total Pages: 256
ISBN-13: 1848253575
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTells how a renowned preacher left her ministry to rediscover the authentic heart of her faith. A moving reflection on keeping faith amidst the relentless demands of modern life.
How to Quit Church Without Quitting God
Author: Martin Zender
Publisher: Starke & Hartmann Incorporated
Published: 2014-03-30
Total Pages: 229
ISBN-13: 9780984254835
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWith childlike boldness and profound logic, Martin Zender exposes the spiritual bankruptcy of the religious institution. Zender's mastery of satire separates him from the pious; his scriptural expertise launches him as the primary spokesman for those who desire God, but don't trust the establishments that boast His name.
Before You Quit
Author: Blaine Allen
Publisher: Kregel Academic & Professional
Published: 2001
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780825420122
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSolid and practical emergency care for pastors, deacons, teachers, and ministry leaders who just want to throw in the towel. Sound help to reason out a decision based on calm thinking and biblical principles.
Rerum italicarum scriptores
Author: Lodovico Antonio Muratori
Publisher:
Published: 1900
Total Pages: 138
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAt Your Best
Author: Carey Nieuwhof
Publisher: WaterBrook
Published: 2021-09-14
Total Pages: 241
ISBN-13: 0735291365
DOWNLOAD EBOOK“A perceptive and practical book about why our calendars so rarely reflect our priorities and what we can do to regain control.”—ADAM GRANT “Carey’s book will help you reorganize your life. And then you can share a copy with someone you care about.”—SETH GODIN You deserve to stop living at an unsustainable pace. An influential podcaster and thought leader shows you how. Overwhelmed. Overcommitted. Overworked. That’s the false script an inordinate number of people adopt to be successful. Does this sound familiar: ● Slammed is normal. ● Distractions are everywhere. ● Life gets reduced to going through the motions. Tired of living that way? At Your Best gives you the strategies you need to win at work and at home by living in a way today that will help you thrive tomorrow. Influential podcast host and thought leader Carey Nieuwhof understands the challenges of constant pressure. After a season of burnout almost took him out, he discovered how to get time, energy, and priorities working in his favor. This approach freed up more than one thousand productive hours a year for him and can do the same for you. At Your Best will help you ● replace chronic exhaustion with deep productivity ● break the pattern of overpromising and never accomplishing enough ● clarify what matters most by restructuring your day ● master the art of saying no, without losing friends or influence ● discover why vacations and sabbaticals don’t really solve your problems ● develop a personalized plan to recapture each day so you can break free from the trap of endless to-dos Start thriving at work and at home as you discover how to be at your best.
Fight for Your Pastor
Author: Peter Orr
Publisher: Crossway
Published: 2022-10-31
Total Pages: 95
ISBN-13: 1433584794
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPractical Ways to Support and Care for Your Pastor Do you pray for your pastors? Do you encourage them? Do you have realistic expectations for them? The office of pastor is simultaneously a rewarding and draining position. Pastors today have immense pressure on their shoulders and they need the support of their congregations. Peter Orr has written Fight for Your Pastor as an exhortation for church members to stand behind their pastors through the difficulties of ministry. Orr specifies ways in which congregations can be intentional in caring for church leaders, including prayer, encouragement, generosity, and forgiveness. Featuring stories from current pastors about their struggles, this book is perfect for thoughtful church members eager to understand the weight of their pastors' positions and support leaders in their important ministry. For Thoughtful Christians: Specifically those wanting to know more about their pastors and how to care for them Current: Features insight from pastors about their personal experiences in ministry Applicable: Gives practical examples of how to love and care for pastors, including specific prayers for church leaders and the best ways to encourage them
Why I Quit Going to Church
Author: Terry Austin
Publisher: Austin Brothers Publishers
Published: 2018-06-05
Total Pages: 170
ISBN-13: 9780999632895
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book is for anyone who has dropped out of church or is seriously concerned about some of the things happening with the church. It will provide serious reflections to help you better understand the concerns of many more like you.
